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Destination Discounts Weekly Picks

Sure, riding Metro saves you from the stress of traffic, reduces your environmental impact and lowers your monthly transportation costs – but did you know it also entitles you to a bunch of great deals around L.A.? That’s what Destination Discounts is all about – and The Source is here to make sure you don’t miss out. Every week we’ll highlight our favorite deals from Metro’s local partners – destinations, sporting events, concerts, museums, theme parks, shops and more – and provide all the info you need to take advantage of these offers.

Arts/Entertainment

Save Up To 57% to see the L.A. Premiere of TRACESTRACES was created by 7 Fingers (Les 7 doigts de la main), an astonishingly talented French Canadian company, who pioneered a whole new brand of circus, infusing it with infectious urban energy.Dates: Jan. 11 – Feb. 13Discount: Save 20-57% on select tickets.Restrictions: Offer valid for performances 1/11- 2/13/11. Offer excludes Center Orchestra A –J and is a savings of 20-57%. Other restrictions apply. May be discontinued at any time without notice.How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Pantages Theatre Box Office, buy tickets at BroadwayLA.org/Traces or call 1.800.982.ARTS (2787) and use the promotional code PRE2X.Where: Ricardo Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine StreetNearby Rail: Red Line Hollywood/Vine StationNearby Metro Bus Stops: Hollywood/Vine (210, 212/312, 222, 217, 780)

Family Friendly

Save up to 50% on merchandise at Chinatown Year of the Rabbit Celebrations
Bring in the Chinese New Year with two weeks of festivities in Chinatown. It starts with a midnight ceremony to usher in the New Year at Thien Hau Temple on February 2 and continues on the weekends of February 5 and February 12.Dates:February 2 and the weekends of February 5 and February 12 Discount: Receive a Shopper’s Pass good for up to 50% off at select Chinatown merchants.Restrictions: None.How to get it: Show your valid Metro pass, Metro Rail ticket or TAP card at the Visitors Booth in Central Plaza on February 5 and 6.Where: Chinatown, Broadway/College
Nearby Metro Rail: Gold Line Chinatown StationNearby Metro Bus Stops: Broadway/College (45, 68/84, 83)